Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2022

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or interact with our website or any of our associated digital products.

By using this website or our services, you consent to the practices described herein.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of data:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may provide personal data when:
– Submitting a form to download “goodies” (such as ebooks, coupon codes, etc.)
– Subscribing to newsletters
– Leaving a comment via Disqus
– Contacting us directly

This may include:
– Name
– Email address
– Any messages or user-generated content
– Responses to forms

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you use our site, certain information is collected automatically, including:
– Device type
– Browser type and version
– Operating system
– IP address
– Time zone
– Referrer URL
– Pages visited and time spent
– Clickstream behavior

This data is collected using tracking tools like:

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) – which uses cookies and other identifiers to measure user engagement.
Disqus – if you comment on an article, Disqus may collect usage data, preferences, and profile data.
Referral Tracking – our website/refer/target links use Firebase hosting rewrites and Bitly URLs, which may log redirect and engagement metrics.
Calendly – if you schedule a meeting using Calendly, it may collect usage data and other identifiers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:
– Provide access to downloads, coupons, and other “goodies”
– Respond to your inquiries
– Send newsletters or promotional materials (only if you opt-in)
– Analyze usage and traffic patterns
– Improve content, features, and overall website performance
– Monitor and assess marketing campaigns and referrals

We do not sell your personal data.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your data with:
– Service Providers: Such as email services, analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Bitly), and hosting providers.
– Third-Party Platforms: When using embedded tools such as Disqus, you are subject to their privacy practices.
– Legal Authorities: Only when required to comply with applicable laws or protect our rights.

Disqus may set cookies and track behavior independently. Please review Disqus Privacy Policy for details.

4. Referral and Affiliate Links

Our website uses internal redirect links like /refer/target that resolve to external destinations via services such as Bitly shortened URLs. These links may collect non-personal usage metrics, such as:
– Click-through timestamps
– Referring pages
– Device/browser data

By clicking these links, you consent to the tracking by Bitly and/or the final destination service (e.g., Calendly, Freepik, Amazon, other affiliate platforms).

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to:
– Enable core functionality
– Track visitor behavior for analytics
– Provide targeted or personalized content
– Track conversions and referral performance

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to:
– Fulfill the purposes for which it was collected
– Meet legal or regulatory obligations
– Manage analytics and marketing operations

You may request deletion of your data by contacting us.

7. Your Privacy Choices

This website uses third-party services such as Google Analytics, Bitly and Disqus, which may collect data according to their own privacy policies. While we do not directly store or manage this data, you may be able to control the collection and use of your data through:

– Your browser settings (e.g., to block cookies)
– The opt-out features offered by Google Analytics (learn more)
– Your Disqus account privacy settings, if you choose to comment
– Not using referral links if you wish to avoid third-party tracking

8. Children’s Privacy

This website and our services are not intended for children under the age of 13 (or equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Apps and Extension-Specific Policies

We maintain separate privacy policies for individual applications and browser extensions.

You can find them here:
Google Sheets Downloader – Chrome Extension Privacy Policy
Goodies Terms & Conditions

More links will be added as additional products are launched.

10. Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

11. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please read their privacy policies independently.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed.

13. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us:
Email: support@prashantmishra.xyz
Website: https://prashantmishra.xyz
Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry